Lithothamnion simulans f. crispescens Foslie 1904
Publication Details
Lithothamnion simulans f. crispescens Foslie 1904: 16, fig. 7, pl. I: figs. 21-23
Published in: Weber-van Bosse, A. & Foslie, M. (1904). The Corallinaceae of the Siboga-Expedition Siboga Expeditie Monographie LXI. pp. 1-77, 32 figs, XVI pls. Leiden: E.J. Brill.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lithothamnion is Lithothamnion muelleri Lenormand ex Rosanoff.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mesophyllum crispescens (Foslie) Me.Lemoine.
Source of Synonymy
Børgesen, F. (1954). Some marine algae from Mauritius. Additions to the parts previously published. VI. Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab, Biologiske Meddelelser 21(9): 51, 21 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Oosthoek, Timor Ri, Indonesia; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 355) Lectotype: [Weber-van Bosse]. Siboga Expedition, station 409; 17.i.1900; no habitat data; L; 991.239-256 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 355) Notes: Lectotype fragment at TRH B18-2635.
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), imitating, resembling (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 July 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 19 August 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 June 2025
